Health And Safety Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

Education & Qualification:

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent from a recognized university (advantageous).
• Minimum NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (IGC) or equivalent Level 3 Certification.
• Preferred ISO 9001, 14001, 18001/45001 internal auditor certification.
• First Aid and Firefighting training will be advantageous.

Experience:

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in FM, Construction, Oil and Gas, or Manufacturing industry.
2. 3-5 years of Middle East experience is a must.
3. Background as FM HSE assistant with academic experience.
4. Willing to relocate to Al Ain, UAE.

Roles, Responsibilities, Duties:

The Environment, Health & Safety Specialist will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and overseeing the implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and processes on campus, in coordination with Central Services, to ensure a standardized approach across the institution.
• Contributing to EHS innovations to optimize operations and services.
• Managing licenses and permits, including Civil Defense and health authority licenses, to ensure smooth operations.
• Supporting facilities management projects with safety requirements and coordinating with central health and safety teams.
• Managing investigations of incidents to determine root causes and prevent reoccurrence, including responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials, fires, or unknown hazards.
• Developing and maintaining incident records and reporting systems.
• Implementing fire evacuation and first aid procedures, and conducting emergency drills.
• Developing EHS and sustainability training programs and awareness sessions to promote safety and compliance.
• Managing EHS and security programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Evaluating safety performance, hazard assessments, and determining hazard controls.
• Representing EHS topics to college officials, regulators, vendors, and external organizations.
• Developing resources and initiatives to expand safety, environmental, and health knowledge among community members.
• Supporting environmental sustainability integration into daily activities and projects.
• Utilizing innovative technologies in EHS fields for risk evaluation, waste management, indoor air quality, etc.
• Managing EHS projects and resources to maintain or improve EHS management system performance.
• Monitoring EHS compliance and reporting on the effectiveness of programs.
• Promoting awareness and preparedness to foster a safety culture.
• Reviewing policies, conducting hazard and risk assessments, and recommending improvements.
• Conducting EHS audits, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Sharing lessons learned and EHS alerts within the institution.
• Providing timely EHS reports and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Supporting accessibility and universal design for people of determination and special groups.